Books with author PH.D. LYNN HAWKINS

“Shoshana doesn’t know the word quit.” She enters a lot of races and wins every one of them—even when she comes in last. For a girl who learned to walk only with braces when she was five, every race is a milestone. Every challenge she meets, despite a number of physical handicaps, just gives her goals to reach. Shoshana is a winner with a positive attitude that draws everyone to her beautiful smile. Her story will inspire every reader.

Lynn Hawkins’ anthology of the statements and writings of Dr. Annie Mae Walker provides a full portrait of an individual committed to racial dignity and political change. Through its mixture of interviews, literary writings, and essays, ranging from thoughtfully reasoned political declaration to lively storytelling, the collection vividly reveals the strong flow of humanity in a woman who felt deeply both pain and joy in her efforts to effect social justice. From the wretched conditions of Florida’s turpentine camps to Eleanor Roosevelt’s elegant home, from a background of poverty and prejudice to dinners with the rich and famous, the life of Dr. Annie Mae Walker chronicles both abuse and celebration of growing up black in Daytona Beach and beyond. This tells the story of struggles of civil rights abuse and triumph in the United States from the viewpoint of a woman who helped change its history.

From the wretched conditions of Florida's turpentine camps to Eleanor Roosevelt's elegant home, from a background of poverty and prejudice to dinners with the rich and famous, the life of Dr. Annie Mae Walker chronicles both abuse and celebration of growing up black in Daytona Beach and beyond. This book tells the story of struggles of civil rights abuse and triumph in the United States from the viewpoint of a woman who helped change its history. It is like a window into a time of great change in the U.S. and of many people who witnessed and helped or hindered its progress.

The book GO, GIRL, GO is suitable for any group, from second grade through high school--but it is interesting enough for older audiences as well. The story is a heart-warming presentation of an extraordinary girl who has multiple handicaps but goes through life with an attitude that is awe-inspiring. Shoshana touches the heart of everyone she meets, for she embraces life and people with the joy of living and with caring for others. But there is much more to Shoshana. She sets and meets high goals, whether it is making the honor roll, winning races, working on computers or doing what seems impossible. She is a winner and an inspiration. This book should be required reading for any student. Professor Mary Custureri, Ed.D.,

From the wretched conditions of Florida's turpentine camps to Eleanor Roosevelt's elegant home, from a background of poverty and prejudice to dinners with the rich and famous, the life of Dr. Annie Mae Walker chronicles both abuse and celebration of growing up black in Daytona Beach and beyond. This tells the story of struggles of civil rights abuse and triumph in the United States from the viewpoint of a woman who helped change its history. Lynn Hawkins' anthology provides a full portrait of an individual committed to racial dignity, social justice and political change.